True, however I want my car to run at the track EXACTLY how it runs on the street. Interior is staying the same, and tires are staying the same. Slicks and skinnies are not an option for me on the street, as it may lead to bad things. The only thing that may change is the gas in the tank (and that will be far far down the road).
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I have 295's on 18's, my car is lowered and it doesnt rub. I dont have the fenders rolled either. the fitment seems to be perfect
frontierguy25;1489475 said:
My car is a street car, at least for now. It will probably only see a track about once or twice a year tops depending on how much more i mod it. If i hit my goal first time out theres really no point in the 300 mile trek to get another time slip. When i go to the track, the only thing that will change is maybe the air pressure in the tires.
Im going to run methanol injection so i can run my boost goal on pump fuel 93 octane. Its going to be able to run that boost level at any time i flip the switch, unless im out of methanol. Same tune, same everything. I dont believe in changing tires/fuel/boost just for the track. Whats the point of having a car that goes 10's all day at the track but cant pull on a mild Mustang/Camaro on the street?
Im not one for excuses. "Well im on low boost" "I dont have race gas right now" "Let me go get my slicks" Run what you brung or go home.
As far as im concerned a true street car works on the street just as good as on the track. Thats a true, impressive street car.
Also DR's are more corner friendly then slicks too.
I guess that's just the difference between you guys and me... I don't street race! Id rather just go to the track... My car is my daily driver and have a nice set of wheels and tires for everyday that I can 60' 1.9 with... If I race i go to the track... I'm not trying to corner on my big fat drag radials.... Have you guys ever taken a corner with some fat drs before? Its not fun at all!! I've blew one out before, not even taking a sharp turn fast...
My car is full interior ac everything and sound system... When I go to the track I just put on my wheels and tires go there, get some race gas turn up the boost and drive home! The safe way, I could care less about running some guy from a dig on the street! I'll make some hwy pulls but thats about it... some one wants to race I'll meet then at the track! I'll be ready for TX2K10 aswell!!
My car is full interior ac everything and sound system... When I go to the track I just put on my wheels and tires go there, get some race gas turn up the boost and drive home! The safe way, I could care less about running some guy from a dig on the street! I'll make some hwy pulls but thats about it... some one wants to race I'll meet then at the track! I'll be ready for TX2K10 aswell!!
The real difference between you and i is you are most likely local to a track. Its a 3 hour trip minimum ONE WAY to the nearest track. 3 hours travel for a run is not worth it.
Corners shouldn't be an issue for DR's there still radial construction, just a large sidewall. Most Drag radials aren't wrinkle wall either. Big difference between DR's and slicks. Though im not trying to say theyll be as stable as a performance street tire. My BFG 255's on saw blades are way to wide for the wheel but handle pretty good.
Its not even because im looking to "street race", if i have a car capable of 500+HP i don't want to have to drive 3 hours to experience it because of traction. :naughty:
Your setup looks sick BTW, if you weren't so far i would offer to buy it from you. Shipping would probably make it more expensive then its worth though.
Anyone else Running big tires?
Corners shouldn't be an issue for DR's there still radial construction, just a large sidewall. Most Drag radials aren't wrinkle wall either. Big difference between DR's and slicks. Though im not trying to say theyll be as stable as a performance street tire. My BFG 255's on saw blades are way to wide for the wheel but handle pretty good.
Its not even because im looking to "street race", if i have a car capable of 500+HP i don't want to have to drive 3 hours to experience it because of traction. :naughty:
Your setup looks sick BTW, if you weren't so far i would offer to buy it from you. Shipping would probably make it more expensive then its worth though.
Anyone else Running big tires?
frontierguy25;1490116 said:
Street racing is illegal, why would I want to do something like that:sarcasm:?
Hello everyone. I was wondering, with my 18's that are 7.5 inches wide how much wider of tires can I get? The tires I have right now are really weak, they break loose easier than the stock tires I had on.
dbsupra90;1489928 said:
only pic i have right now is the one showing here on my sig. I'll get some better pictures once i can go wash my car.
87M-GTE;1490481 said:
Nice. Looks nice and wide from the back.
supramk3speed;1490490 said:
Well 7.5 inch wide wheels are kind of hurting you, especially on 18's. When you have a 15 inch wheel the sidewalls are bigger and you can have some bulge to add width. On wheels that big its gonna be rough. Im sure theres a drag radial that will fit on that wheel though. Mickey Thompson doesnt make anything that will fit, but maybe Nitto or another brand does.
nosechunks;1489873 said:
It won't be a "true street car" once you put meth in it now, would it.
and...My car is a 10 sec car on the street. Mild Slowmaro, no problem. :biglaugh: nosechunks;1489873 said:
Everyone has their own ideas,, mine is, go to the track and stop racing on the street.
nosechunks;1489873 said:
If it was a "true street car, again, you won't be running meth either.
A DR is shitty for cornering, I run them on my car for daily use.
Duane
dbsupra90;1490737 said:
What is this 1/8th mile you are talking about...
All I know of is lebanon and e-town.
upgradedsupra;1490674 said:It won't be a "true street car" once you put meth in it now, would it.
Meth is for street cars. It's race fuel on demand without having to actually run race fuel.
Then why do you have a 9 second street car?upgradedsupra;1490674 said:Everyone has their own ideas,, mine is, go to the track and stop racing on the street.
And like I said I like to play alone most of the time anyway. I feel tires should be considered part of safety equipment. If you can keep the car pointed in the right direction the likely hood of losing controll is much lower. upgradedsupra;1490674 said:If it was a "true street car, again, you won't be running meth either.
A DR is shitty for cornering, I run them on my car for daily use.
Duane
Again how is meth not for street cars? It's a perfect street solution! I didn't say DR's are good at cornering but there not bad like a wrinkle wall slick.
DB: where are you on long island? I'm out there. E-town is where I would go. I've herd atco sometimes isn't prepped verywell. Last time I went with the SF crew it was an all day event for 3 runs. If I were to go again I would go with my buddies on a rental. It's still a hike for a few passes. Not to mention if I drive the car there and break, I'm completely screwed.
Edit: E-town is 107 miles, 1 hour and 57 minuites as per GPS. Add wait to get in, traffic, and bathroom break along the way. It's a hike for a couple passes.
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nosechunks;1490877 said:Meth is for street cars. It's race fuel on demand without having to actually run race fuel.
I was being technical, since meth is generally not for a "true street car:. You are talking about a street car, they don't come with it.
Changing out gas takes 15 mins, whoopee!nosechunks;1490877 said:Then why do you have a 9 second street car?
I go to the track and drive on the street too. I am not the one that is in question here. :icon_razz
nosechunks;1490877 said:Again how is meth not for street cars? It's a perfect street solution! I didn't say DR's are good at cornering but there not bad like a wrinkle wall slick.
Meth is generally not in a "street car". Just sayin...I bought a new car and it didn't come with a meth kit...WTF!?!
nosechunks;1490877 said:
I drove 6 hours to race my car.
I also drove 1600miles to race it. (drove it) Take it to the damn track and give it hell!
I don't believe street cars come with a turbo the size of yours either.upgradedsupra;1490910 said:I was being technical, since meth is generally not for a "true street car:. You are talking about a street car, they don't come with it.
that 15 minuites is 15 minuites I won't have to spend with meth heheI don't believe I'm in question either. I'm just looking for a nice set of large sticky drag radials.upgradedsupra;1490910 said:
Did that new car you bought come with 1000+hp to the wheels and a motec standalone?upgradedsupra;1490910 said:
I never said I'm not going to take it to the track, it's just not going every weekend, or every other weekend for that matter.upgradedsupra;1490910 said:I drove 6 hours to race my car.
DB: Its just too much work to do all the time. If there were a track local i'd prolly be there all the time.